Long Weekend started in 2021 as a fresh new gear brand that was inspired by epic road trips, shooting film, and slowing down to take it all in. Created by photographer, Willem Verbeeck and Allison Simon, Long Weekend makes everyday bags with bold but timeless designs — bags that are simple in their functionality but versatile in their uses.
Top products include the Monterey Sling, the Camera Pouch, and the Beacon Tote. All three are excellent in their own right and share the same DNA with the existing Long Weekend product line. I reviewed the Santa Fe earlier this year, and as far as foundational materials are concerned, all of my praises and criticisms from that review still stand with these new products. Each product in this fresh ecosystem is made with the same fabrics and zippers.
Also, there's a particularly fantastic and trending reusable 35mm film camera launched earlier in 2024. It's a nod to a disposable camera, yet way sexier on the outside and loads more sustainable. Hand-crafted with Willem's touch of quality in mind, it's affordable and accessible for any analog enthusiast.